HF 2415: Relating to private land available for public use for recreational purposes

What it does

This bill relates to private land available for public use for recreational purposes. For purposes of Code chapter 461C, the bill defines “bicycle” to mean a device having at least one saddle or seat for the use of a rider that is propelled by human power or a low-speed electric bicycle, regardless of the number of wheels. The bill amends the definition of “land” to include the portions of a privately owned railroad right-of-way or crossing incorporated into or used as part of a path or trail used for recreational purposes.

Senate subcommittee · named March 7, 2022

• Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Robert Hogg (D)

Lobbying · 3 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Northern Railway Company; Personal Interest-Larry Murphy

Against: BNSF Railway Co.; Iowa Association for Justice

In plain words

1. February 16, 2022Filed in the House
2. March 2, 2022Passed the House, 99–0
3. March 2, 2022Arrived in the Senate
4. March 7, 2022Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Green and Hogg
5. March 8, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. March 16, 2022Approved by the Senate committee
7. March 24, 2022Sent to the Senate Natural Resources and Environment committee